Anyone ever feel like they are plowing through the water on freestyle, instead of swimming on top of it?
I know that we can't actually swim fast enough to "swim on top" of the water, but I feel like I am swimming underwater most of the time. It's a frustrating feeling.
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Anyone ever feel like they are plowing through the water on freestyle, instead of swimming on top of it?
I know that we can't actually swim fast enough to "swim on top" of the water, but I feel like I am swimming underwater most of the time. It's a frustrating feeling.
How fast is your kick? How narrow is it? If your hips are riding too low, that could certainly give you that "plowing water" feeling. And if your kick is too wide (esp. when you breathe) it's like putting the oars out to the side of a boat -- you'll lose momentum and be constantly struggling against it, like driving a car with the hand brake on.
Anyone ever feel like they are plowing through the water on freestyle, instead of swimming on top of it?
I know that we can't actually swim fast enough to "swim on top" of the water, but I feel like I am swimming underwater most of the time. It's a frustrating feeling.
How fast is your kick? How narrow is it? If your hips are riding too low, that could certainly give you that "plowing water" feeling. And if your kick is too wide (esp. when you breathe) it's like putting the oars out to the side of a boat -- you'll lose momentum and be constantly struggling against it, like driving a car with the hand brake on.
